Imagine waking up each morning with clear vision and no need for glasses or contact lenses during the day. Orthokeratology, or Ortho-K, makes this possible with specially designed overnight contact lenses that gently reshape the surface of your eyes while you sleep.
At Spec-Savers South Africa, Ortho-K is offered as an innovative, non-surgical option for both vision correction and myopia management.
What Is Ortho-K?
Ortho-K (short for Orthokeratology) uses custom-made rigid contact lenses worn overnight. These lenses temporarily reshape the cornea, allowing light to focus correctly on the retina so you can see clearly throughout the day without spectacles or daytime contact lenses.
Because the treatment is reversible, your eyes gradually return to their natural shape if you stop wearing the lenses.
Why More Families Are Choosing Ortho-K
Clear Vision Without Daytime Lenses
Enjoy the freedom of seeing clearly all day without relying on glasses or contact lenses.
Ideal for Children and Teenagers
Ortho-K is widely used to help slow the progression of myopia (short-sightedness), which is becoming increasingly common in children.
A Practical Choice for Active Lifestyles
Whether you play sport, swim, exercise, or spend long hours outdoors, Ortho-K allows unrestricted vision during the day.
Non-Surgical and Reversible
Unlike laser eye surgery, Ortho-K does not permanently alter the eye and can be discontinued at any time.
How Ortho-K Works
- Detailed Eye Assessment
Your optometrist performs a comprehensive eye examination and maps the shape of your cornea. - Custom Lens Design
Specialised lenses are created to fit your eyes precisely. - Overnight Treatment
The lenses are worn while you sleep. - Daytime Freedom
Remove the lenses in the morning and enjoy clear vision throughout the day.
Most patients begin noticing improvement within a few nights, with full correction often achieved within one to two weeks.
The Importance of Myopia Management
Short-sightedness tends to worsen as children grow. Higher levels of myopia are associated with an increased risk of eye conditions later in life, including retinal detachment, glaucoma, and myopic macular degeneration.
Ortho-K is one of the most effective non-surgical methods available to help slow this progression and support long-term eye health.
Who Can Benefit From Ortho-K?
Ortho-K may be suitable for:
- Children with worsening myopia
- Teenagers and adults with mild to moderate short-sightedness
- Athletes and active individuals
- People who experience discomfort with soft contact lenses
- Anyone seeking a reversible alternative to refractive surgery
A professional consultation is necessary to determine whether this treatment is appropriate for your eyes.
Is Ortho-K Safe?
When fitted and monitored by a qualified optometrist, Ortho-K is considered a safe and well-established treatment. As with all contact lenses, proper cleaning, careful handling, and regular check-ups are essential.
Why Choose Spec-Savers South Africa?
Spec-Savers combines advanced eye care technology with experienced professional guidance. Our optometrists provide personalised recommendations and ongoing support to help you achieve the best possible results from Ortho-K treatment.
Book an Ortho-K Consultation
Interested in clear daytime vision without glasses or contact lenses?
Ortho-K is currently offered at selected Spec-Savers stores across South Africa.
